Looking for sweet treats the whole family will love? These 20 kid-friendly dessert recipes are sure to delight! From easy no-bake options to fun, hands-on baking projects, there’s something here for every little sweet tooth. Perfect for parties, weekend activities, or just a special after-dinner surprise, these recipes are simple, delicious, and guaranteed to bring smiles all around.

No-Bake Oreo Balls

No-Bake Oreo Balls. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

These bite-sized treats are the ultimate no-bake indulgence! Crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese come together for a fudgy interior that’s dipped in a dreamy chocolate coating. Yum!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Oreo Balls

3 Ingredient Fudge

Close-up view of several pieces of chocolate fudge, with some stacked and one showing a bite taken out of it.
3 Ingredient Fudge. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Rich, creamy, and irresistibly chocolaty! With just chocolate, condensed milk, and a touch of butter, you can create a decadent fudge that melts in your mouth. Simple, delicious, and perfect every time!
Get the Recipe: 3 Ingredient Fudge

3 Ingredient Keto Strawberry Ice Cream

3-Ingredient Keto Strawberry Ice Cream in glass jar with an ice cream scoop and in a white bowl with a spoon.
3 Ingredient Keto Strawberry Ice Cream. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

A low-carb treat bursting with fruity flavor! Blend cream, strawberries, and a touch of sweetener for a refreshing, diet-friendly dessert.
Get the Recipe: 3 Ingredient Keto Strawberry Ice Cream

3-Ingredient Lemonade Popsicles

3-Ingredient Lemonade Popsicles. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Keep cool with these tangy, sweet popsicles! Lemonade, water, and a tiny bit of sugar make this an icy hit for all ages.
Get the Recipe: 3-Ingredient Lemonade Popsicles

3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam

Strawberry Jam overhead shot.
3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Say hello to homemade goodness! Fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice create the easiest jam you’ll want to spread on everything.
Get the Recipe: 3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam

Air Fryer Apple Crisp

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Air Fryer Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cozy cinnamon-spiced apples and a golden oat topping baked to perfection in your air fryer. A warm and comforting treat!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites

Apple pie bites cut open to show the apple filling inside.
Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

All the flavors of apple pie, but bite-sized and ready in a flash! These mini treats are perfect for a quick dessert fix.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites

Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air Fryer Baked Apples cut in half to show filling.
Air Fryer Baked Apples. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Juicy apples stuffed with cinnamon, sugar, and nuts then air-fried until tender. An effortless way to serve up a healthy dessert!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas

Air fryer caramelized bananas on a plate with vanilla ice cream.
Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Sweet and sticky caramelized bananas made in the air fryer are pure magic. These taste AMAZING over a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas

Air Fryer Chocolate Cake

Air Fryer Chocolate Cake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Yes, your air fryer can bake a rich, moist chocolate cake! Perfect for when you’re craving chocolate but don’t want to fire up the oven.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chocolate Cake

Air Fryer Churros

Air Fryer Churros on a wooden board with chocolate sauce in a bowl in the background.
Air Fryer Churros. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

DIY churros are easier than you think! Crispy, golden, and covered in cinnamon sugar, they’re a total crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Churros

Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples

Cinnamon apple slices on a white plate.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Soft, warm apple slices tossed with just the right amount of cinnamon and sugar. A dessert that feels like a hug!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples

Almond Butter Bliss Balls

Almond Butter Bliss Balls. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

Nutty, chewy, and slightly sweet, these energy-packed bites are a perfect after-school or on-the-go treat.
Get the Recipe: Almond Butter Bliss Balls

Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake

A close-up of a sliced cheesecake with a pecan topping on a graham cracker crust, placed on a red-striped cloth.
Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Rich cheesecake, spiced apples, and a hint of bourbon topped with crunchy pecan crumble. An indulgent dessert worth savoring!
Get the Recipe: Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake

Apple Cinnamon Cake

A slice of moist apple cinnamon cake with chocolate chunks is lifted from a whole cake.
Apple Cinnamon Cake. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

This cake is moist, cinnamon-spiced, and filled with apple chunks for the ultimate slice of comfort. Perfect with a cup of tea!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Cake

Apple Galette

Overhead shot of an apple galette on parchment with fresh apples on the side.
Apple Galette. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Rustic and elegant, this crispy galette with buttery pastry and lightly sweetened apple slices feels bakery-fresh.
Get the Recipe: Apple Galette

Buckeye Brownies

Layered Buckeye Brownies stacked up with more brownies around them.
Buckeye Brownies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Peanut butter and chocolate is always a winning combo! Fudgy brownies topped with creamy peanut butter layers and chocolate ganache.
Get the Recipe: Buckeye Brownies

Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

A slice of apple cinnamon coffee cake on a plate.
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This dessert is a sweet twist on traditional apple treats! With a caramel glaze that bakes into the apples and a soft, tender cake base, it’s bursting with flavor in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

Cherry Apple Crisp

A bowl of cherry apple crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, placed on a floral napkin. Two green apples are in the background.
Cherry Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Who doesn’t love a warm fruit crisp? This version combines juicy cherries and tart apples, topped with a buttery, golden crumble for the ultimate spoon-worthy dessert.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Apple Crisp

Chocolate Cake Mix Brownies.

A stack of brownies and a milk bottle.
Chocolate Cake Mix Brownies.. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Say goodbye to complicated recipes! These brownies use a cake mix as their base, creating a rich, fudgy dessert that’s packed with chocolatey goodness. They’re quick to whip up and disappear just as fast once served!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cake Mix Brownies.

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